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GOP Delays Speaker Vote as Jim Jordan Struggles to Gain Support Original
Republican Jim Jordan’s hardball tactics cost him votes Tuesday in his campaign to be US House speaker, dragging out efforts to fill a congressional leadership vacuum into a third week. Twenty GOP holdouts withheld support from the ultra-conservative backed by former President Donald Trumpon an initial ballot Tuesday. Republicans later postponed any more speaker votes until Wednesday at 11 a.m., a sign he wasn’t able to demonstrate momentum. The House has been paralyzed since the Oct.
Jordan Loses Initial US House Speaker Vote, Likely Stays in Race
Republican Jim Jordan failed on the first ballot to win the US House speakership as a group of holdouts delivered a jarring rebuke to the conservative hardliner backed by former President Donald Trump. Twenty Republicans voted for someone other than Jordan, pushing the chamber into more chaos, with lawmakers unable to conduct any business since House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Oct. 3 ouster despite an impending government shutdown next month and an escalating war in the Middle East.
Republican Jim Jordan Suffers Rebuff in US House as Speaker Contest Draws Out
Republican Jim Jordan failed on the first ballot to win the US House speakership as a group of holdouts delivered a jarring rebuke to the conservative hardliner backed by former President Donald Trump.
What to Know About Jim Jordan, the Trump Loyalist Close to Becoming House Speaker
Representative Jim Jordan closed in Monday night on the votes he needs to be the next US House speaker, but a band of Republican holdouts continues to threaten his bid. Jordan, a hardline conservative from Ohio, planned to press his candidacy in a vote on the House chamber floor as early as noon Tuesday. “We’ve got a few more people we want to talk to, listen to, and then we’ll have a vote, tomorrow,” Jordan said as he left a closed-door conference with other House Republicans on Monday night.
GOP’s Jim Jordan Picks Up Critical Support for House Speakership
Hardline conservative Jim Jordan gained momentum Monday in his campaign to be US House speaker, picking up the endorsement of three GOP defense hawks swayed by his promise to fund the military and his vow to “destroy Hamas and support Israel.” Hawkish Republicans have generally been hesitant to get behind Jordan, a Donald Trump loyalist who has supported an isolationist “America First” agenda.
What to know about Jim Jordan, the Trump loyalist leading in the House speaker race
16 October 2023 (Bloomberg) -- Hardline conservative Jim Jordan gained momentum Monday in his campaign to be US House speaker, picking up the endorsement of three GOP defense hawks swayed by his promise to fund the military and his vow to "destroy Hamas and support Israel." Hawkish Republicans have generally been hesitant to get behind Jordan, a Donald Trump loyalist who has supported an isolationist "America First" agenda.
What to Know About Jim Jordan, the Trump Loyalist Leading in the House Speaker Race
(Bloomberg) -- Hardline conservative Jim Jordan gained momentum Monday in his campaign to be US House speaker, picking up the endorsement of three GOP defense hawks swayed by his promise to fund the military and his vow to “destroy Hamas and support Israel.” Hawkish Republicans have generally been hesitant to get behind Jordan, a Donald Trump loyalist who has supported an isolationist “America First” agenda.
What to Know About Jim Jordan, the Trump Loyalist Leading in the House Speaker Race
Representative Jim JordanPhotographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg Hardline conservative Jim Jordan gained momentum Monday in his campaign to be US House speaker, picking up the endorsement of three GOP defense hawks swayed by his promise to fund the...
Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan Is Nominated by GOP for House Speaker
(Bloomberg) -- Republicans nominated Jim Jordan to be speaker of the US House, elevating a conservative firebrand in the fractured party’s second attempt to replace ousted GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Jordan still confronts serious challenges to winning the speakership as more moderate lawmakers in the party worry his hardline stances and record of pushing election conspiracy theories would be a liability in their reelections.
Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan Wins GOP Nomination for House Speaker Original
Republicans nominated Jim Jordan to be speaker of the US House, elevating a conservative firebrand in the fractured party’s second attempt to replace ousted GOP leader Kevin McCarthy.
House Republicans try to pick speaker with '2%' chance of quick choice
House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the U.S. government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Representative Tom Massie of Kentucky emerged from a closed-door meeting of House Republicans Tuesday evening putting the chances that his fractious party settles on a nominee for speaker in the Wednesday vote at "2%" because many members have entrenched views about their preferred candidate.
House Republicans try to pick speaker with ‘2%’ chance of quick choice
House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the U.S. government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Representative Tom Massie of Kentucky emerged from a closed-door meeting of House Republicans Tuesday evening putting the chances that his fractious party settles on a nominee for speaker in the Wednesday vote at “2%” because many members have entrenched views about their preferred candidate.
House Republicans try to pick speaker with ‘2%’ chance of quick choice
House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the U.S. government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Representative Tom Massie of Kentucky emerged from a closed-door meeting of House Republicans Tuesday evening putting the chances that his fractious party settles on a nominee for speaker in the Wednesday vote at “2%” because many members have entrenched views about their preferred candidate.
House Republicans try to pick speaker with ‘2%’ chance of quick choice
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House Republicans try to pick speaker with ‘2%’ chance of quick choice
WASHINGTON — House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the U.S. government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Rep.
House Republicans try to pick speaker with ‘2%’ chance of quick choice
WASHINGTON — House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the U.S. government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Rep.
House GOP Tries to Pick Speaker With ‘2%’ Chance of Quick Choice Original
House Republicans head into a speaker election Wednesday without clarity on how long it will take to agree on a new leader, sowing uncertainty about funding the US government and aid to Ukraine and Israel. Representative Tom Massie of Kentucky emerged from a closed-door meeting of House Republicans Tuesday evening putting the chances that his fractious party settles on a nominee for speaker in the Wednesday vote at “2%” because many members have entrenched views about their preferred candidate.
Republican divisions risk dragging out U.S. House speaker vote
10 October 2023 (Bloomberg) -- Republicans angling to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will vie for their colleagues' approval Tuesday, as pressure mounts for Republicans to unite behind a leader with war breaking out in Israel. Republicans remain deeply divided over who the next speaker should be, with no candidate emerging as the clear consensus.
Republican divisions risk dragging out US House Speaker vote
Republicans angling to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will vie for their colleagues' approval Tuesday, as pressure mounts for Republicans to unite behind a leader with war breaking out in Israel. Republicans remain deeply divided over who the next speaker should be, with no candidate emerging as the clear consensus.
Republican Divisions Risk Dragging Out US House Speaker Vote Original
Republicans angling to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will vie for their colleagues’ approval Tuesday, as pressure mounts for Republicans to unite behind a leader with war breaking out in Israel. Republicans remain deeply divided over who the next speaker should be, with no candidate emerging as the clear consensus.
Republican Divisions Risk Dragging Out House Speaker Vote
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Republican divisions risk dragging out US House Speaker vote
Republicans angling to replace ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will vie for their colleagues’ approval Tuesday, as pressure mounts for Republicans to unite behind a leader with war breaking out in Israel. Republicans remain deeply divided over who the next speaker should be, with no candidate emerging as the clear consensus.
McCarthy Hints at Return to Speakership Amid Israel Conflict
Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker, calling out extreme members of both parties for focusing on petty politics while Israel is under attack. Sounding like he still had the job he lost last week, McCarthy called for swift action to aid Israel. He also tied the attack to President Joe Biden’s policies on Iran and used it as fodder to call for conservative priorities like securing the US southern border and scrutinizing aid to Ukraine.
McCarthy Is Willing to Return as US House Speaker If GOP Wants Him Back
(Bloomberg) -- Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker, calling out extreme members of both parties for focusing on petty politics while Israel is under attack. Sounding like he still had the job he lost last week, McCarthy called for swift action to aid Israel. He also tied the attack to President Joe Biden’s policies on Iran and used it as fodder to call for conservative priorities like securing the US southern border and scrutinizing aid to Ukraine.
McCarthy Is Willing to Return as US House Speaker If GOP Wants Him Back
Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker if Republicans want to vote him back into the job, an act that has new urgency amid the conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Steven T.
McCarthy Is Willing to Return as US House Speaker If GOP Wants Him Back
Advertisement 1 Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker if Republicans want to vote him back into the job, an act that has new urgency amid the conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas. • Article content (Bloomberg) — Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker if Republicans want to vote him back into the job, an act that has new urgency amid the conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas.
McCarthy Is Willing to Return as Speaker If GOP Wants Him Back
Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker if Republicans want to vote him back into the job, an act that has new urgency amid the conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas. “I’ll allow the conference to make whatever decision,” McCarthy said in a hastily scheduled press conference on Capitol Hill Monday to address the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
McCarthy Is Willing to Return as Speaker If GOP Wants Him Back
Representative Kevin McCarthy said he’s willing to return as US House speaker if Republicans want to vote him back into the job, an act that has new urgency amid the conflict between the Israeli military and Hamas. “I’ll allow the conference to make whatever decision,” McCarthy said in a hastily scheduled press conference on Capitol Hill Monday to address the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
Kevin McCarthy Willing to Return as House Speaker If Republicans Want Him Back
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Republican Kari Lake, election denier, is running for Senate in Arizona
WASHINGTON — Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump who refused to concede her defeat in Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial contest, is running for the U.S. Senate. Lake, a Republican, filed her candidacy, which had been expected, with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. kAm%96 564:D:@? 4@F=5 D6E FA 2 9:89\DE2<6D E9C66\H2J a_ac C246 7@C E96 D62E 96=5 3J $6?] zJCDE6? $:?6>2[ 2? :?56A6?56?E H9@ 5C@AA65 96C 277:=:2E:@?
Republican Kari Lake, election denier, is running for Senate in Arizona
WASHINGTON — Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump who refused to concede her defeat in Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial contest, is running for the U.S. Senate. Lake, a Republican, filed her candidacy, which had been expected, with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. The decision could set up a high-stakes three-way 2024 race for the seat held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent who dropped her affiliation with the Democratic Party last December.
Republican Kari Lake, election denier, is running for Senate in Arizona
By Laura Litvan - Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON - Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of Donald Trump who refused to concede her defeat in Arizona's 2022 gubernatorial contest, is running for the U.S. Senate. Lake, a Republican, filed her candidacy, which had been expected, with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker by Republican dissidents
WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy was toppled Tuesday as U.S. House speaker by dissidents within his own party, ending his tumultuous nine months in the job and sending a fractious Congress into further disarray. The 58-year-old veteran California politician, who navigated treacherous political cross-currents to avert a U.S. debt default earlier this year and an Oct. 1 government shutdown, now becomes the first U.S. House speaker removed from his job.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker by Republican dissidents
WASHINGTON — Republican Kevin McCarthy was toppled Tuesday as U.S. House speaker by dissidents within his own party, ending his tumultuous nine months in the job and sending a fractious Congress into further disarray. The 58-year-old veteran California politician, who navigated treacherous political cross-currents to avert a U.S. debt default earlier this year and an Oct. 1 government shutdown, now becomes the first U.S. House speaker removed from his job.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House speaker by Republican dissidents
WASHINGTON - Republican Kevin McCarthy was toppled Tuesday as U.S. House speaker by dissidents within his own party, ending his tumultuous nine months in the job and sending a fractious Congress into further disarray. The 58-year-old veteran California politician, who navigated treacherous political cross-currents to avert a U.S. debt default earlier this year and an Oct. 1 government shutdown, now becomes the first U.S. House speaker removed from his job.
Kari Lake, Trump Supporter, Is Running for Senate in Arizona, May Face Sinema
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Presidencia de McCarthy pende de un hilo ya que los demócratas niegan su ayuda
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Menendez Digs In, Tells Democrats He Won’t Resign From Senate
(Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez told fellow Democrats he won’t resign despite a growing chorus of calls from within his own party to do so following his indictment on federal corruption charges. The embattled three-term senator spoke for about 15 minutes during a closed-door meeting with Senate Democrats on Thursday and said he planned to stay in his seat, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin said. “He’s going to vigorously defend his innocence,” Manchin said.
Menendez Digs In, Tells Democrats He Won’t Resign From Senate
(Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez told fellow Democrats he won’t resign despite a growing chorus of calls from within his own party to do so following his indictment on federal corruption charges.
Biden impeachment hearing heavy on politics, light on substance
WASHINGTON — House Republicans opened their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden Thursday with accusations that his son’s overseas business activities amounted to influence-peddling while still digging for evidence the president was involved. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, focused on interactions Biden had while vice president with his son Hunter’s clients and foreign payments to him and other relatives.
Biden impeachment hearing heavy on politics, light on substance
WASHINGTON - House Republicans opened their impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden Thursday with accusations that his son's overseas business activities amounted to influence-peddling while still digging for evidence the president was involved. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, focused on interactions Biden had while vice president with his son Hunter's clients and foreign payments to him and other relatives.
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